Manager - Risk Quality & Compliance at Nexia Agbo Abel & Co.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees quality assurance processes, implementing risk management strategies, and collaborating with various departments to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards
• Develop and implement quality assurance and risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Establish a technical library that will contain a database of technical materials, where information, or materials are stored, organized, and managed for easy access and retrieval
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish quality benchmarks and metrics.
• Provide guidance and support to audit and assurance department on quality assurance best practices.
• Review existing risk management strategies, identify areas of potential concerns and minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Monitor and evaluate risk mitigation measures to ensure effectiveness.
• Harmonize, domesticate and implement quality related checklist on regulators, Nexia International and standard setters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to quality and risk management.
• Collaborate with HR department to investigate quality incidence and develop corrective measures to prevent future quality.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory issues or concerns.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations summarizing key findings and recommendations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of quality and risk management efforts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance quality and mitigate risks.
• Update the firm and Implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement in quality and risk management practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant field with a minimum of second class upper or upper credit.
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in related field
• ACA or ACCA
• MBA is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous analysis and examination of processes, data, and documentation to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Auditing and Evaluation: Proficiency in conducting internal audits to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement, developing audit plans, conducting interviews, and preparing audit reports.
• Analytical Skills: Analyze data, identify patterns, and extrapolate insights to help in making informed decisions and developing proactive risk mitigation plans.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Think critically, evaluate various solutions, and implement effective strategies.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication in conveying quality standards, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. both in verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities for Implementing quality initiatives and managing risks and inspiring team members, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Ethical Integrity: Ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in decision-making processes to effectively build trust with stakeholders and enhances the reputation of the organization.
• Adaptability: Be adaptable to changes in regulations, technologies, and industry standards. 
• Flexibility and the ability to adjust strategies and approaches to effectively manage emerging risks and maintain quality standards.
• Time Management and Prioritization: Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and projects simultaneously. 
• Effective prioritization skills and the ability to allocate resources efficiently, meet deadlines, and address the most critical issues first.
• Resilience: Ability to remain composed under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and persevere in achieving organizational objectives.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Ability to evolve over time, have a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, keeping abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Good IT and presentation skills, competent user of Microsoft Office and IT applications.